North Port, FL

Charleston Park in North Port, Florida ~ Florida Nostalgia at its Best!

Let the serene and peaceful paths and walkways of Charleston Park take you back to a more casual lifestyle. Complete with the natural tranquility that comes with 3 lakes and a nature trail, Charleston Park is truly a sanctuary. In addition to the natural elements, Charleston Park offers sought after amenities such as a heated pool, preserve area, city water and sewer, street lights, sidewalks and a clubhouse.

Charleston Park is a gated community, designed specifically for families and is kid friendly. Charleston Park Villas, which is located across the street, is also gated and has the same refined luxuries, but is a development of only villas.

The builder, Peter Shipps, has succeeded in creating an old fashioned Floridian feel in both communities by building an iconic dream - community gazebo, mossy oak trees, nice front porches and tree-lined sidewalks. This is perfection!

Both communities are located in North Port Florida, close to the interstate, shopping, beaches and more. You'll be living the good life, far away from the hustle and bustle but close to everything you could ever need or want.

For even more information on the Charleston Park communities, or to see homes for sale in Charleston Park, visit Tropical Florida Property!

Bobcat Trail in North Port Florida - An Active Lifestyle in a Peaceful Setting

If you're in search of a top notch community, look no further than Bobcat Trail in North Port, Florida!

Bobcat Trail is a premium golfing community in a great location complete with upscale amenities. Its location on Toledo Blade Boulevard is minutes from the interstate, which has quick and easy access to Sarasota, Tampa, or Ft. Myers. Bobcat Trail is just around the corner from the shopping and activities in North Port itself. The amenities in the community make it a favorite of active couples and families, as it offers a 4.5-star golf course, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts and a heated swimming pool. Bobcat Trail is known for the frequent and exciting activities and clubs, which vary from sport training to wine tastings. There is something for all ages at Bobcat Trail!

Designed by former PGA champ Bob Tway and architect Lee Singletary, the golf course features a "risk-reward" structure that truly challenges every player, no matter the skill level. This course was given 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, and is a favorite among locals because of it's surrounding beauty and stunning design.

Bobcat Trail is a secured by a guard house that is manned constantly, even nights, weekends and holidays. This maintains your home's safety, even if you're out for the evening! The professional landscaping and sparkling Twin Lakes Waterway separates Bobcat Trail from the surrounding area, ensuring a beautiful and peaceful setting in all parts of the community.

The homes in Bobcat Trail benefit from the community's underground utilities, city water and sewer, deed restrictions and sidewalks. The homes range in size from one-and-two-story maintenance free single family homes to Mediterranean-style villas. Most homes have a beautiful view, whether it is of the lake, the golf course, or the serene nature preserve.

If you've been looking for a community that is prestigious and pristine without being stuffy or boring, Bobcat Trail in North Port, Florida is worth looking into. You can see homes that are currently for sale in this community and other in North Port by checking out our website. You'll find all the information you need, and can even search the North Port MLS!

Located in sunny North Port, Florida, Heron Creek Golf and Country Club is a gated community with a world-class championship golf course. This 27-hole course, designed by Arthur Hills, has a variety of layouts and challenges. But don't think that you've been left out if you don't play golf! You can improve your tennis skills with lessons at one of the FIVE onsite lighted Har-Tru tennis courts; you can even join a league if you want!

The Heron Creek Country Club allows its residents to choose one of several country club packages, giving you the option of having golf privileges or not. This means that you don't pay for something you're not using, which is very nice if you appreciate the golf course lifestyle, but not necessarily the golfing itself!

Nestled into a natural setting, Heron Creek is an astounding 676 acres. 430 of those acres, however, have been designated as a protected preserve, meaning that the presence of the tranquil wildlife that you love about the present-day Heron Creek will still be around in years to come.

Heron Creek is in close proximity to the I-75 interstate, which has quick access to Sarasota and Fort Myers. It's also located within walking (or golf cart!) distance to grocery shopping, tanning, hair and nail salons and casual eateries.

The homes in Heron Creek have views of natural preserves, sparkling lakes or pristine fairways. You'll enjoy taking a walk or jog down the sidewalks and seeing pristinely manicured lawns and passing friendly neighbors along the way. Heron Creek's utilities are entirely underground; no visible power lines! The homes themselves range from one-and-two-story homes and estates to villas. Complete with tile roofs and harmonic colors, renowned builders Lennar, Ryland and Nohl Crest have created one of the most beautiful places to call home in Southwest Florida.

If you're interested in seeing homes for sale in Heron Creek or anywhere else in North Port, Florida, visit our website to search the MLS!

So, what's so great about North Port, Florida, anyway?

If you're looking for a city in sunny Florida that doesn't have the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, look no further than North Port, Florida. Located in Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida, North Port is a city ahead of the curve. Close to some of the most active cities in the state such as Ft. Myers, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Naples, North Port holds its own by being a friendly, clean and spacious place to be. Very few incorporated cities remain as natural; North Port is only 18% developed. 18% may not sound like a lot, but when you consider that North Port is the second largest city in the state of Florida, you begin to realize that North Port has the perfect combination of natural forests, parks and waterways combined with strategically located urban sprawl.

You'll find that North Port is close to everything that makes Florida great; a three-hour drive will put you on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, but less than 25 minutes away and your cheeks will be kissed by the salty breeze of the Gulf of Mexico. Manasota Key, 20 minutes West of North Port has, in my opinion, the most beautiful beaches in the United States. If you don't want to have to drive at all to reach your Floridian paradise, why not buy a home on one of the many canals, waterways or lakes in North Port? Keep your boat in your back yard and relax on your lanai while watching the birds glide by. Speaking of relaxing on your lanai, this is something that can be done year round! One of the many advantages of living in southwest Florida is that the average temperatures are mild - A crisp 63 degrees is the average in January, and a tropical 82.5 is the average in August. We have some of the best and most comfortable weather in the state due to a consistent, cool breeze coming in from the Gulf.

North Port has been a city since 1959, and it's one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. The current population is just under 50,000 but current growth projections show the population escalating to 250,000 in the next 10 to 25 years. The city management of North Port is one of the reasons for the success of the city itself; they have worked to extend and improve sidewalks, have built and are planning smaller neighborhoods within the city, and are constantly improving the aesthetics of the city by maintaining impeccable roadside landscaping. When you drive into North Port from the interstate, you can tell that it's a city that is well maintained friendly and beautiful city. But don't let the luxurious brick crosswalks and lush tropical greenery fool you - North Port is one of few places in southwest Florida where you can actually afford the good life. With an expansive new home inventory and plenty of homes and land for resale, you are sure to get the most bang for your buck.

With the aforementioned 18% development as its cornerstone, North Port boasts 12 parks and recreation areas! Whether you are an experienced bird watcher, a beginning canoeist, or a skateboarder looking for a concrete jungle to grind on, North Port has a park for you. There are plenty of community events to be a part of too, including the Freedom Festival on Independence Day and a Christmas Parade in December. North Port has a new library, a new performance arts center, a new high school, and several new elementary schools...for a city that's been around since the 50's, there is a lot of new things around!

There really is something for everyone in North Port, Florida. Would you prefer a home in a gated community? How about something on the water? How about looking out over a golf course? Or perhaps a quiet 55-and-up community would suit you better? Or even acreage where you can keep and ride your horses? No matter what your dream home is, it can be found in North Port, Florida.

Roxanne & Shannon Moore are a mother-daughter team selling real estate in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties including-North Port, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis, Sarasota, Punta Gorda and Boca Grande. To search the MLS or find a list of SW Florida communities, visit www.TropicalFloridaProperty.com!

Following up on my previous post on some of the upscale communities in North Port, here's more in-depth information about one of my favorite communities, Talon Bay.

If you're looking for peace and tranquility in a natural setting, look no further than Talon Bay! Talon Bay is known for being an upscale community with sought-after features like underground utilities, sidewalks, impeccible landscaping, paved brick driveways and streetlights.

Located in North Port, Florida, Talon Bay is a beautiful 101-acre gated community that is complete with amenities such as a pristine clubhouse that features a summer kitchen, a community pool overlooking the lake, and a fitness center.

The Talon Bay community makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors as well with amenities such as a park, tennis courts, several walking trails, a playground and even a direct launch for kayaks and canoes into the Myakkahatchee Creek. With fifteen acres of preserves, six lakes and proximity to Myakkahatchee Creek, you are sure to have front-row views of the serene wildlife.

If you thought the community was great, wait until you see the homes! From patio homes to luxury estates, Talon Bay has what you're looking for. When it's finished, Talon Bay will have 55 patio homes, 64 villas and 225 single family homes, all designed by Peter Shipps who is renowned for his work.

If Talon Bay sounds like something you'd like to see, let us know! We can send you a list of the homes that are currently available.

Roxanne & Shannon Moore are a mother-daughter team selling real estate in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties including-North Port, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Venice, Osprey, Nokomis, Sarasota, Punta Gorda and Boca Grande. To search the MLS or find a list of SW Florida communities, visit www.TropicalFloridaProperty.com!